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EOI Mission Template United Nations Nations Unies United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq Iraq REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) This notice is placed on behalf of UNAMI. United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD) cannot provide any warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of contents of furnished information; and is unable to answer any enquiries regarding this EOI. You are therefore requested to direct all your queries to United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq using the fax number or e-mail address provided below. Title of the EOI: Provision of waste management services for the collection, transportation and recycling of segregated waste for the United Nations Integrated Compound (UNIC) and other UNAMI sites (Forwatd Support Base at Baghdad International Airport and Tamimi Camp in Green Zone) located in Baghdad, Iraq Date of this EOI: 7 April 2020 Closing Date for Receipt of EOI: 28 April 2020 EOI Number: EOIUNAMI17409 Address EOI response by fax or e-mail to the Attention of: Chief Procurement Officer Fax Number: E-mail Address: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] UNSPSC Code: 72000000, 72121504, 72121505 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS PD/EOI/MISSION v2018-01 1.0 The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) intends to solicit bids for the Provision of waste management services for the collection, transportation and recycling of segregated waste for the United Nations Integrated Compound (UNIC) and other UNAMI sites (Forwatd Support Base at Baghdad International Airport and Tamimi Camp in Green Zone) located in Baghdad, Iraq, in accordance with the approved plans, specifications, scope of works, general conditions and other related documents. 2.0 The Contractor shall complete the following mentioned works in accordance with the details listed in the SOW and Bill of Quantities (BOQ): - Collection of waste from three (3) UNAMI collection areas UNIC (United Nations Integrated Compound), Tamimi (located in Green Zone, Baghdad) and Forward Suppor Base (located in Baghdad International Airport in Baghdad). - Transportation of the collected recyclable waste. - Track and report volume. - Provision of certification (by type, quantity and methodolgy). 2.1 General Requirements: Mobilization and Demobilization, Temporary Facilities, Security Access, Workers Badges, etc. 2.2 Capability to execute Refurbishment projects in Baghdad (Green Zone and Baghdad intenational Airport (BIAP)), obtain security clearance and organize escort for personnel, equipment, tools and materials to and from Green Zone and BIAP without UNAMI assistance. 3.0 The works include the supply of all materials, fixtures, fittings, equipment and labour necessary for the completion of the services required. After a complete site investigation, the invited Companies are requested to submit a fixed price proposal for the services and spare parts in accordance with the SOW. 4.0 It is Mandatory that Proposers shall visit UNAMI sites prior to the submission of their proposal in order to thoroughly familarize themselves with the location, operating conditions and specific requirements. 5.0 The solicitation will be based on detailed Statement of Works (SOW), Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Design Drawings, UN General Conditions of Contracts and other related documents which will be provided by UNAMI to all companies who respond to this EOI and qualify for this tender. 6.0 For this purpose, UNAMI will undertake a competitive bidding exercise shortly, accordingly would issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to those companies who would express their interest and provide initial relevant information as to their ability to fulfill UNAMI's requirement. 7.0 In addition, the interested companies are requested to complete their registration at Level 1 on the United Nations Global Marketplace (www.ungm.org). 8.0 Please note on the following: a) This EOI is not an invitation for submission of a bid/proposal. b) UNAMI reserves the right in selecting the invitees for the competitive bidding based on substantial and proven records of performance in the subject field of activities and mere expressing an interest would not automatically warrant for tender document. c) UNAMI reserves the right to reject EOIs received after the above deadline. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS / INFORMATION (IF ANY) PD/EOI/MISSION v2018-01 9.0 MANDOTARY PRE-QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: The interested companies should meet the below Mandatory requirements (9.1 - 9.9), companies who fail to confirm compliance with the Mandatory requirements may not be considered for the upcoming tender. 9.1 Company registration in Iraq: Company shall be licened by the Ministry of Enviroment (or any other governmental entity) to collect, transport and recycle waste. 9.2 Capabilty to organize security access clearance to work inside Green Zone and BIAP in Baghdad, Iraq. 9.3 Attend the mandatory site visit at UNAMI HQ inside the Green Zone, Baghdad, Iraq. 9.4 Minimum of three (3) years experience in provision of waste management services. 9.5 Minimum of three (3) proof of experience in provision of waste manegement services. 9.6 Detailed Plan including time frame, methods, and expeted outcomes. 9.7 Duly completed United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) vendor registration formalities at Level 1. 9.8 Submission of the vendor response form including the UNGM no. page no. 4 below is mandatory . 9.9 Duly completed and signed EOI Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and signed Vendor Response Form (attached). Note: Proof documents must be submitted as part of technical requirements upon receipt of the tender document. 10.0 PRE-QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE: 10.1 Company’s Authorized Representative(s) (Name/Title): _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ 10.2 Number of employees:__________________________________________________________ 10.3 Year Established: _____________________________________________________________ 10.4 Experience in the field of Refurbishment work (No. of Years):______________ 10.5 Does your company comply with all EOI Mandatory Pre-Qualification Criteria? Yes [ ] No [ ] 10.6 Time (Calendar Days) required to initiate the services in case of selection: _________________ 10.7 Reference to existing & previous similar works with other International Organizations, private or state institutions: 10.7.1 Description:_____________________________________________________________ Location: ________________________________________Year Executed:_____________ Contract Price (USD): _____________________________________________________________ Client Organization: _______________________________________________________________ Client Contact (Name):_____________________________________________________________ Telephone:___________________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________________ 10.7.2 Description:_____________________________________________________________ Location: ________________________________________Year Executed:_____________ Contract Price (USD): _____________________________________________________________ PD/EOI/MISSION v2018-01 Client Organization: _______________________________________________________________ Client Contact (Name):_____________________________________________________________ Telephone:___________________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________________ 10.7.3 Description:_____________________________________________________________ Location: ________________________________________Year Executed:_____________ Contract Price (USD): _____________________________________________________________ Client Organization: _______________________________________________________________ Client Contact (Name):_____________________________________________________________ Telephone:___________________________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________________________ NOTE Information on tendering for the UN Procurement System is available free of charge at the following address: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice Only the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) has been authorised to collect a nominal fee from vendors that wish to receive automatically Procurement Notices or Requests for Expression Of Interest. Vendors interested in this Tender Alert Service are invited to subscribe on http://www.ungm.org Vendors interested in participating in the planned solicitation process should complete/submit the Vendor Response Form of this EOI either electronically (through the link available on the next page) or send it via fax or e-mail to United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) before the closing date set forth above. PD/EOI/MISSION v2018-01 VENDOR RESPONSE FORM R TO: Chief Procurement Officer EOI Number: EOIUNAMI17409 Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] FAX: FROM: Provision of waste management services for the collection, transportation and recycling of segregated waste for the United Nations Integrated Compound (UNIC) and other UNAMI sites SUBJECT: (Forwatd Support Base at Baghdad International Airport and Tamimi Camp in Green Zone) located in Baghdad, Iraq NOTICE Companies can only participate in solicitations of the UN Secretariat after completing their registration (free of charge) at the United Nations Global Marketplace (www.ungm.org). As you express interest in the
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